"Mbappe has repeatedly expressed his dream of competing in the 2024 Olympics held in Paris, his birthplace. Meanwhile, Messi was quickly invited by the entire Argentine Olympic team to compete in the final Olympics of his career. Therefore, these two famous players may face off again this summer," predicted AS (Spain).
Will there be another confrontation between Messi (left) and Mbappe at the 2024 Olympics?
"I've always wanted to play in the Olympics. But it's not up to me. The club will decide whether I can play or not. If I can, I'll be happy to play in the 2024 Olympics. If not, I'll have to accept it," Mbappe said.
Whether or not he can compete in the 2024 Olympics is also related to Mbappe's ability to choose to stay at PSG or leave when his contract expires in June this year, according to AS . Currently, there are many rumors that Mbappe has reached an agreement to join Real Madrid. However, the French press believes that PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaifi will accept Mbappe's participation in the 2024 Olympics, but in return, he must agree to sign a contract extension with the Paris team for at least 2 more seasons.
"So far, negotiations regarding Mbappe's extension with PSG and participation in the 2024 Olympics are still open, everything can only be decided next June," AS expressed.
Meanwhile, Messi will have the opportunity to return to Paris since leaving PSG in the summer of 2023. Argentina Olympic team captain, midfielder Thiago Almada and head coach Javier Mascherano have both publicly announced their intention to invite the famous player to the 2024 Olympics.
Messi posts congratulatory message to Argentina Olympic team
Whether or not to join the Argentina Olympic team will depend on Messi's decision.
"I really hope Messi will attend the 2024 Olympics. If Messi comes, I will immediately give him the captain's armband. Now, we have to wait and see what his decision is," Thiago Almada confided in Dsports (Argentina). Coach Javier Mascherano also said: "Messi congratulated us as soon as we won a ticket to the 2024 Olympics. The door to the Argentine Olympic team is always open for Messi at any time. It's just a matter of whether he agrees to attend or not."
The 2024 Olympics will take place from July 26 to August 11. But Olympic football is not included in the FIFA Days schedule, so clubs are not obliged to release players to Olympic teams. Therefore, for Messi and Mbappe to participate in the 2024 Olympics, first of all, it is their wish and then the clubs must allow it.
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